Friday, April 27, 2018

Final Thoughts

Of all the issues we have researched and analyzed throughout this course, poverty stood out more to me. I learned a lot about who it effects, how it effects them, what organizations are working towards reducing poverty, and how to advocate for it...
Although I have gained more insight into how I can help advocate for improving the issue and the many international and local organizations working towards reducing poverty across the world, I realized that this is one issue that I can not put at the forefront of my professional development and the consequences are as followed:
-This issues is LARGER than me
- There are millions of children and families suffering from the effects of poverty but I can only help those in my community
-I am unable to dedicate the time and energy into advocating for this issues due to juggling a full time job, working on school, and accommodating to a new career/ position.

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Moving forward, I would really like to continue my exploration of the ZERO TO THREE website as well as the Bonnie's Café segments posted on the World Forum Foundation website. I hope to subscribe to newsletters and updates from these organizations in order to stay up-to date and well informed on the issues and trends throughout the early childhood field.

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A Visual Interpretation

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 29, 2018 at 7:04 AM

    Amy,
    You know I love your picture representations, they always fit perfectly in to what we are learning. Poverty affected me the most as well. It is truly heart-wrenching but also has helped rekindle my passion for why I do what I do. I also loved that you are honest at this point in your life and knowing there is so much embedded in poverty. I feel that we should absolutely start with those nearest to us within the community. You can make a great difference in the lives of those you work with every day. The first step is always becoming aware. I applaud you and thank you for your continued insights. I look forward to learning from you in the future.
    -Allison Giles

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  2. paola paredApril 29, 2018 at 10:01 AM

    Amy,

    It has been a pleasure exchanging our thoughts through these informative and inspirational blog post. Poverty was a topic that also hit home with me, and I Was able to plunge myself into the research to see what are we are doing as a nation and globally to improve the lives of these children, families, and communities affected by poverty. Furthermore, wishing you the very best in all the you put your heart and mind to.

    Best of Luck,
    Paola

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